Graduate Program - Innovation Impact - Application Engineer (d/f/m)

Henkel; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated graduates for their Innovation Impact Graduate Program. This exciting 18-month journey offers hands-on experience in engineering, focusing on data-driven methods to optimize manufacturing processes. You will work closely with R&D teams, contributing to innovative solutions and digital transformation efforts. With opportunities for global roles post-program, this is a chance to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment. Join a diverse team where your contributions will shape the future of technology and sustainability.

Benefits

Relocation support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Hands-on experience with innovative technologies

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in process development or optimization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support businesses with technical expertise in Application Engineering.
• Develop data-driven methods to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate data insights.

Skills

Data Analysis (Python, R)

Design of Experiments (Minitab, JMP)

Data Visualization (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Chemical Reaction Engineering

Mass Transfer

Process Control Principles

Education

Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Application Engineering

Degree in Materials Science

Tools

Python

R

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Henkel Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

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Henkel Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

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About The Innovation Impact Program

Our 18-month Graduate Program starts on October 1st, 2025 at our Henkel Adhesive Technologies Innovation Center in Düsseldorf. You will be part of an exciting development journey, with a permanent contract from day one, relocation support, and hands-on experience across various innovative technologies. Upon completion, there will be opportunities to transition into global roles within Henkel’s innovation network.

What you’ll do

• Support new and existing businesses with your technical expertise as part of our Application Engineering team in Düsseldorf, acting as a bridge between clients and Henkel’s R&D departments.
• Develop and implement data-driven methods to optimize pilot-scale manufacturing processes in R&D by analyzing sensor data and process parameters to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate insights from data analysis, collaborating with product developers and engineers to translate findings into actionable process improvements.
• Contribute to the development and validation of digital twins to simulate and optimize production workflows.
• Participate actively in rotation projects—working on lab, customer, and business-related tasks—and explore future trends in digitalization, sustainability, and innovation.
• Support the digital transformation of R&D by implementing data-based workflows for process development and knowledge management.

What makes you a good fit

• You have recently completed or are about to complete a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Application Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar engineering-focused field.
• You have gained practical experience through internships, academic research, or industry projects, ideally in process development or optimization, with a focus on data-driven approaches and a solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering, mass transfer, and process control principles.
• You are proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R), design of experiment tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP), and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of advanced technologies such as IoT, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.
• You are highly motivated, a team player, and eager to contribute to innovative solutions.
• You are interested in growing your career within Henkel’s global innovation network, with possible relocation after the program.
• Proficiency in English is essential, as you will work in an international environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our program landing page for full details and apply today.

Some perks of joining Henkel

At Henkel, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview or on-site process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing